Thomas Hellmann

Thomas Hellmann is the DP World Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Saïd Business School, Oxford. He is a leading global expert in entrepreneurial finance, venture capital, and the dynamics of start-up growth. His research investigates the vital relationship between innovation and financing, exploring how capital structures impact the success of high-growth ventures. Beyond his academic role, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of entrepreneurial ecosystems and has published extensively in the world's most prestigious economics and management journals.